At least two people were killed when landslides hit a house and campground in New Zealand, while emergency crews were trying to rescue others buried in rubble, officials said. The first hit a house in ...

The first asylum seekers have been moved into a former military barracks in East Sussex as ministers face pressure to end the use of hotels. Some 27 men have been housed at Crowborough Training Camp ...

Access to bigger credit facilities against a backdrop of tuition fee debt, and rises in living costs, were said to be behind some borrowing issues.

The First Minister said the Scottish Secretary effectively told him ‘this whole issue was none of my business’.

Wunmi Mosaku has been nominated for an Oscar for her performance in Ryan Coogler’s vampire drama Sinners. The British-Nigerian star is recognised in the best supporting actress category. She will ...

The Prime Minister said the US president’s shift in position was ‘good’ news as he spoke with residents on a visit to Hertfordshire ...

Around 46,000 people had bought plans before the company collapsed, expecting a contribution towards future funeral costs.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester has repeatedly refused to rule out challenging for the leadership of the Labour Party.

John Swinney did not accept the offer of a briefing to discuss the use of a Scottish airport for military purposes, the Scottish Secretary has said. Douglas Alexander made the claim on Thursday as he ...

The Scottish Government is to set up a housebuilding agency to increase the pace of supply, the First Minister has announced. John Swinney said on Thursday the new body, More Homes Scotland, will be ...

The restart of the No 6 reactor at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant had been suspended because of a glitch related to control rods, its operator said.

The disappearance of Noah Donohoe was “completely out of character”, an inquest has been told. The long-awaited hearing into the death of the Belfast schoolboy has been played a recording of the phone ...